How to Identify a Stamp When You Know Almost Nothing About It
Not sure what stamp you are looking at? Start with visible clues like country, denomination, design, perforations, watermark, and condition.
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Cleaned Coins: Why Shiny Is Not Always Better
A bright coin is not always a better coin. Learn why cleaning can hurt collector interest and why original surfaces matter.Read now -
What Actually Makes a Stamp Valuable?
Old does not always mean rare. Learn how condition, identification, gum, centering, scarcity, and collector demand all affect stamp value.Read now -
What Actually Makes a Coin Valuable?
Age is only one part of a coin's story. Learn how rarity, condition, demand, mint marks, metal content, and collector interest all work together.Read now -
1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar - The Holy Grail of Silver Dollar Coins
Read nowThe 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar is considered a rare and highly valuable United States coin for several reasons: Low Mintage: The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar had a low mintage, with only 1,758 coins produced. In the early years...
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Stamp Collecting During Pandemic
Read nowHuntington Stamp and Coin owner, Brian Lavane was interviewed and mentioned Newsday for an article called "A hobby that sticks: Stamp collecting keeps people glued during pandemic"Along with Brian, article interviews several known people in the Philatelic world such as, Steve...
